The Beijing Ducks tipped off their CBA Club Cup campaign with a nail-biting 81-76 victory over the Qingdao Eagles in Shandong Province! 🎉 Despite missing key players like rising star Zeng Fanbo, the Ducks’ squad depth and foreign trio—Eugene German, Richard Solomon, and Anunwa Omot—stepped up big time. 🔥
First Quarter Fireworks
German’s aggressive drives, Omot’s sharpshooting, and Solomon’s rim dominance gave Beijing a 24-22 lead early. But Qingdao’s Jordan Mickey (game-high 28 points) turned up the heat in Q2, keeping the hosts within one point at halftime. 😤
Qingdao’s Third-Quarter Surge
Lyu Junhu’s three-point barrage and Mickey’s relentless hustle pushed Qingdao to a 66-54 lead, leaving the Ducks scrambling. But Beijing’s resilience shone in Q4 with a 15-point swing, silencing the home crowd. 💪
Fourth-Quarter Magic
Veteran Zhai Xiaochuan and German sparked a 10-4 run, while Qingdao’s offense stalled—scoring just 8 points. Beijing’s teamwork sealed the deal, proving their championship pedigree. 🏆
Next up: Can the Ducks keep momentum? Stay tuned! 👀
